1. The simple act of planting a tree Arbor Day – First Friday in May Right tree for the right place –Distance to buildings –Height to overhead lines or street lights –Fire hydrants –Distance to corner (sight) –Rooting volume –Soil type

2. The simple act of planting a tree Stock types –Bare root –Balled-and-burlap (B&B) –Potted –Container Grown –Machine planted

3. The simple act of planting a tree Planting – Dig a hole! –Depth – Keep “root collar” at ground line –Width – 2-3 times wider than the root ball Keep “root collar” at the ground line or slightly above

4. The simple act of planting a tree Planting – Water! –Settle the tree in and remove air pockets –1” caliper uses ~3 gallons/day –2” caliper uses ~6 gallons/day –Water only every 7 to 10 days

5. Staking problems 1.Too high – No more than ~1/4 to 1/3 of total height 2.Too tight – cradle the trunk, don’t circle it Use some kind of strap, not wire 3.Too long – no more than two years

6. Goals of mulching Decrease weed competition Increase available water Reduce potential mower damage Make it look pretty! Mulch volcano